Alliance Lodge , No. 1827.

ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 .

The W . M ., Bro . E . F . Fitch , entertained the brethren of the Alliance Lodge at the Crystal Palace on Wednesday , the Sth instant . Amongst those present were Bros . P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Colonel Dundas , P . PG . W . Surrey ; F . S . Jackson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Col . Godfrey , I . P . M . ; H . Clarke , C . C , P . M ., Treas . ;

Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Squire , C . C , P . M . ; Capt . H . Wright , P . M . ; the Rev . J . G . Scott , ] . W . ; the Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . ; Col . T . Rodney Wilde , S . D . ; Barrow Emanuel , M . A ., Bruce Clarke , M . A ., W . Westcott , Dr . Ernest Clarke , ex-Sheriff T . Clarke , J . L . Sayer , C . C , T . Roberts , Captain E . Pugh ,

and others . A capital banquet was served . The usual loyal and Craft toasts followed , and "Success to the Alliance Lodge" was proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , who referred to the great progress it had made in the Craft during the comparatively few years of its

existence . Bro . P . OE L . LONG gave in excellent terms " The Health of the W . M ., " whose generous hospitality they had that afternoon partaken of . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replied , and the company

separated . Prior to the very enjoyable gathering at the Crystal Palace , a meeting of the lodge was held , when Bro . F . S . Jackson was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing .

Summer Outing Of The New Cross Lodge, No. 1559.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 .

The first summer outing ot the New Cross Lodge which has been graced by the presence of ladies was held at Hampton Court on the 2 nd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Meyer , W . M . The members and friends went to the meet as fancy

or convenience dictated , some drove down from Hatchett's Hotel and other parts , but the majority assembled at Waterloo Station , from whence they were conveyed in saloon carriages provided at a moment's notice by the courteous superintendent of the South station .

After refreshment the company separated into sympathetic groups , ranging in number from the happy couples who went exploring the beauties of leafy Bushey , quietly watched the deer , and indulged in those sweet nothings which are so precious in the springtide of youth , to the more numerous and matter-of-fact

parties who , after a stroll in the gardens and examining the antiquities and curios of the Palace , indulged in a pipe or playfully disported on the silvery Thames . One party which shall be nameless ( literally three men in a boat ) , with youth atthe prow and pleasure ( in the form of five charming damsels ) at the helm carrying off the

aquatic honours , the two hoary ones acquiting themselves manfully under the able directions of the youth at the prow , who , in spite of his recumbent position , skilfully managed while devouring strawberries to sustain the sometimes flagging energies of his fellow workers , and thus enabling them to land in time for the

banquet . The chair was taken by the W . M ., who was supported b y Miss Kate North and Miss Kate Heath ; Bros . Firminger , C . N . McIntyre North , I . P . M . ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Mrs . Grummant and Misses Grummant and Woodham ; Bro . Woodham and party ; Bros . Bertini

, P . M . ; Cowley , P . M ., Treas . ; C Grass ! , P . M ., Steward ; Madames Azario , Bertini , Cowley , Ferrari , Grassi , Gerard , Howard , Page , Sara Palma , Tinelli , Vickery , and others ; Miss Cowley ; Bros . Cogliati , Coccioletti , Ferrari , Guffanti , Gerard , Howard , Pratti , Tinelli , Windsor , H . Vickery , P . M . 1475 ; Page , P . M .

1 475 i Giambattista , Moro , Guerra , and others . After the banquet , which was served by Bro . Pratti in a manner worthy of the occasion and company , grace was ( in the absence of the Chaplain ) said by the I . P . M ., and the W . M . proposed , in appropriate terms , "The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " The

. I . P . M ., Bro . C . N . MCINTYRE NORTH , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said that it was the nrst time the ladies had honoured the New Cross Lodge with their presence , thanks to Bro . Meyer , who had so abl y filled the chair as W . M . of the lodge . The idea bad been started before , but , although they had had

many able and worthy Masters , they , through diffidence or modest y , had not carried out that idea , and , as none out the brave deserve the fair , the presence of the fair ones showed that their W . M . had gained the reward he « richl y deserved , and the I . P . M . asked the ladies to ] wn with their brethren in drinking to " The Health

and Prosperity of the Worshipful Master of the New •-ross Lodge . " rhe , WoRSHiPi--uL MASTER having replied , next pro-P ? ° , Health of the Ladies , " welcoming those wno nad graced the festive board in a few well chosen and

appropriate words . . f / ° - BERTINI , in returning thanks for the ladies , said the 1 ^" u t 0 the compliments the W . M . had paid as h 3 S a man P ersonalIy joined with him , but nnf » the representative of the ladies he had " [ " -rally a great deal to sav . especially on behalf of

hush A en i ° the privileges of married life . When timpWk C 3 me home ( say a trifle later than their usual when lu y Were asked what had detained them , and in ? t answer was— " My dear , I have been attendexciteri , Masonic duties at the lodge , " curiosity was t ne a ¦ they tllerfcfore were very pleased to make e nablprUK mtance o £ their Masonic brethren , as it Mason •t 0 see something of the manner in which ° ns enjoyed themselves after the business of the

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lodge was over . From what they had seen and the hospitality they had enjoyed , and for which they tendered their best thanks , they could see that the practice of Freemasonry was not merely lost time , but that everything was done right and square , and that only the best could belong to the Craft .

The company then adjourned for coffee to the inner room , enjoying the magnificent view of the park until the tables were removed and the oaken floor prepared for the concluding festivities , which consisted of a splendid entertainment provided by Bro . Giambattista , and given in the intervals between the dancing .

The most enjoyable items perhaps ( when all were good ) were a fantasia solo on the pianoforte by the composer , Signor Giambattista , a barcarole on the mandoline by Signor Guerra , an aria by Signora Sara Palma ( from LaScala , Milan ) , the "Largo al factotum " of Signor Moro , an aria by Bro . Bertini , and the duet between Signora Sara Palma and Signor Moro . the

shades of evening saw a happy and contented party wending their way homewards , and when we say that the Secretary , on the return journey , joined in the chorus of " Willie brewed a peck o' maut " with the abandon of enjoyment , we can give no stronger proof that there was not a single crumpled leaf in his bed of roses , and that another successful meeting could be inscribed in the records of the New Cross Lodge .

The Tenth Summer Excursion Of The Gallery Lodge, No. 1928.

THE TENTH SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE GALLERY LODGE , No . 1928 .

T . he tenth summer excursion of the Gallery Lodge , No . 1928 , was held on the 4 th inst . Brethren assembled at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , at ten o'clock in the morning to discharge ordinary business , and at half-past 11 left Waterloo , accompanied by ladies and Masonic visitors , for Guildford . It was a charming

morning and the fine old Surrey town looked its best . At the White Lion Hotel , waggonettes were in readiness to take the party one of the deli ghtful drives which can be enjoyed in the neighbourhood . The route selected embraced the Merrow Downs , Fairyland , Newland ' s Corner , the Silent Pool , the . village of Shere , and

Albery Park , to which the Duke of Northumberland had kindly invited the visitors . One or two showers of rain fell during the picturesque journey , but they were not sufficient to spoil the pleasure of the ramblers . Darting from the road across the Merrow Downs , the carriages entered Fairyland , a lovely spot with which

many American travellers have eagerly familiarised themselves , and here under the shade of the magnificent yew trees , luncheon , admirably served by Miss Leonard , the manageress of the White Lion , at Guildford , was found ready . Bro . Lock had brought a camera , and after lunch took some capital photographs .

Again entering the carriages , the party reached th ' e far-famed Newland ' s Corner , which presents one of the finest panoramic views in the South of England . The Silent Pool was next visited , and then came a halt at the quaint village of Shere , celebrated for its old church and its water-cress beds . Guided by Mr . Peebles ,

the Steward of the Duke of Northumberland , the visitors were subsequently conducted through the gardens and conservatories of Albery Park , and the privilege was greatly appreciated by all present . Returning shortly after six to Guildford , thecompany sat down to tea , provided in the large room of the

White Lion Hotel . Bro . W . T . Perkins , W . M ., presided , and among those present were Mrs . Perkins ; Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., Mrs . Wright , and the Misses Wright ; Bro . Asher , Mrs . Asher , and the Misses Asher ; Mr . and Mrs . Peebles ; Bro . T . MertonClark and Madame Merton Clark ; Bro . Peacock , J . W ., and Mrs .

Peacock ; Bro . Manning , I . G . ; Bro . G . Tarran , Stwd ., and Mrs . Tarran ; Bro . C . Lock , A . D . C , and Mrs . Lock ; Bro . T . McD . Rendle , Steward ; Bro . H . J . Sanderson , Steward , Mrs . Sanderson , and Mrs . H . J . Sanderson ; Bro . Samuel James , Mrs . James , and Miss Joll ; Bro . Masson and Mrs . Masson ; Bro . G . E .

Saunders , P . M ., and Mrs . Saunders ; Bro . T . G . Scott ; Bro . F . W . Brodie and Miss May ; Bro . G . H . Ribbons and Mrs . Ribbons ; Bro . H . L . Bell and Mrs Bell ; Bro . J . D . Irvine , Mrs . Irvine , and Miss Oppitz ; Bro . W . G . Kirby ; Bro . H . Coulter and Miss Coulter . After tea the W . M . gave the first toast , " The Queen

and the Craft . " He said that in the Gallery Lodge this toast needed few words to commend it , but they could not allow the occasion to pass without recognising the fact that her Majesty the Queen was extending a welcome that day to two illustrious Imperial guests ,

and they all hoped that the visit of the German Emperor and Empress might result in great good to the people of the two empires . Bro . ASHER proposed "The Gallery Lodge , " and extended to its members and friends a hearty welcome to Guildford .

The W . M . responded , and said that was the fifth visit the lodge had paid to the interesting town . He spoke of the great work of Charity which the Craft performed , and alluded to the liberal support given at the recent Festival to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Songs by Bro . Irvine and Miss Joll followed , and the

W . M . then proposed ' The Visitors , tendering to Bro . Asher and to Mr . Peebles the thanks of the lodge for the valuable aid they had given in promoting the day's festivity , and desiring Mr . Peebles to convey to his grace the Duke of Northumberland the grateful acknowled gments for the opportunity he had afforded the party of realising the beauties of Albery Park . Bro . Perkins also thanked Bro . Merton Clark for his valuable services at the piano .

The Tenth Summer Excursion Of The Gallery Lodge, No. 1928.

Bro . RENDLE , in a humorous speech , proposed "The Ladies , " and Bro . KIRBY responded . Madame Merton Clark contributed two songs to the delight of the company , and the toast of "The W . M . " having been honoured at the instance of Bro . WRIGHT , I . P . M ., the proceedings concluded with the singing of

"Auld Lang Syne . " The party returned to London in good time , thoroughly pleased with the day ' s excursion , the arrangements for which , made by the W . M ., Bro . Sanderson and Bro . Irvine , passed off without a hitch of any kind .

Annual Summer Picnic Of The Devonshire Lodge, No. 625.

ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC OF THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE , No . 625 .

On Thursday , the 9 th inst ., the members and friends of the Devonshire Lodge , No . 625 , to the number of upwards of 100 , started from the Landing-stage at an early hour for their annual picnic , this year held at the picturesque Vale of Llangollen . Having arrived , after a short stay at the Royal Hotel the party proceeded

by boat along the canal to the Chain Bridge and Horse Shoe Falls , the lovely valley looking at its best after the late heavy rains . Returning to the Royal Hotel at half-past 12 , the visitors sat down to a splendid banquet , served in the worthy host , Bro . Shaw ' s , well-known liberal and attentive manner . After dinner , ten well

appointed waggonettes were in attendance , and the party were conveyed through the most magnificent scenery to Glyndyfrdwy , or the Black Valley , where they rested for an hour , Mrs . Roberts , of the Glyndyfrdwy Hotel , exerting herself to the comfort of her guests , making tea for the ladies , & c ., and having all

carried out to the lawn in proper picnic fashion . After their rest the party re-entered their carriages , and returned to the Royal Hotel , where tea was ready for them , and justice was done to the excellent viands . After tea the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . ALLENBY , proposed three toasts , which were cordially received ,

the first two being those of the Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . Phelan and Smart , in whose hands all arrangements for the comfort of the party had been placed , and through whose untiring efforts everything had passed off without a hitch , and the third to Bro .

Shaw , the proprietor of the hotel , for his excellent catering and universal courtesy and kindness . The visitors were afterwards photographed by Bro . Hinchcliffe , and after a stroll through the village , returned to Liverpool , delighted with their day ' s outing .

Annual " Feast Of Roses " Of The British Union Lodge, No. 114.

ANNUAL " FEAST OF ROSES " OF THE BRITISH UNION LODGE , No . 114 .

The annual " feast of roses " in connection with the above lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Thursday , the 9 th instant , when the national floral emblem graced in its fullest beauty the banqueting hall , in which the gathering was held in its honour . The hall , indeed , presented a charming appearance .

The choicest of roses of many hues hung in garlands or festoons from every vantage point , recesses were clothed in the prettiest of ways , while the tables were redolent with the fragrance of the loveliest blooms , the whole of the decorations being the work of most tasteful hands .

The W . M ., Bro . P . de Lande Long , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and the other officers and members of the lodge present were Bros . T . Palmer , S . W . ; A . F , Penraven , J . W . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . C , Chap . ; W . Boby , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Treas . ; B . P . Grimsey , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Secretary ; C . E .

Tempest , S . D . ; T . B . Read , J . D . ; F . M . B . Ashwin , I . G . ; Percy Wainwright , Steward ; H . C . Casley , P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; R . K . Casley , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; V . D . Colchester , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; R . Tidbury , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . G . Hayward , P . M . 510 , and P . G . R . ; J . Legge Currie , P . M . 929 ;

F . A . Cobbold , P . M . ; G . S . Elliston , P . M . ; J . Flower , H . Jones , J . A . Besant ( Russia ) , F . Grimwood , A . Gibb , S . Gooding , T . W . Cotman , and G . Gould , Tyler . The visitors included Bro . Octavius Hansard , 197 , P . S . G . W . ; N . Tracy , 376 , P . G . Sec . ;•Manning Prentice , 2 . 171 ; Rev . T . S . Raffles , W . M . 2319 ;

W . G . Bell , I . P . M . 859 ; O . G . Rackham , S . W . 1933 ; E . T . Read , 376 ; J . T . Taylor , 272 ; and E . Copeland , 959 . At the conclusion of the banquet , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave the toasts of "The Queen , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " "The Earl of

Lathom , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the latter toast being responded to by Bro . OCTAVIUS HANSAKD . The toast of "Bro . Lord Henniker , P . G . M . ; Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Suffolk ;

and the rest ofthe Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was also given by the W . M . Bro . H . C . CASLEY proposed in happy terms , " The Worshipful Master , " which was . appropriately acknowledged . "The Masonic Charities" was given by Bro . BOBY

and responded to by Bro . TRACEY . In the course of the proceedings the WORSHIPFUL MASTER mentioned with regret the absence of the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Bro , Sir John Monckton , P . P . Board of G . P ., and many

other distinguished brethren who were unable to attend on account of the festivities in London consequent upon the visit of the German Emperor . Mr . Harris ' s string band performed a choice selection of music during the banquet .